West africa business news

Here are some recent business news stories from West Africa:

Nigeria

  1. Nigeria's economy grows 2.3% in Q1 2023: The Nigerian economy grew by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a rebound in the oil sector, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
  2. Dangote Cement to invest $1.5 billion in new plant: Dangote Cement, Nigeria's largest cement producer, plans to invest $1.5 billion in a new cement plant in the country, which will increase its production capacity by 3 million metric tons per annum.
  3. Nigeria's e-commerce market grows 20% in 2022: Nigeria's e-commerce market grew by 20% in 2022, driven by increasing adoption of digital payments and online shopping, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.

Ghana

  1. Ghana's economy grows 9.3% in 2022: Ghana's economy grew by 9.3% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the services sector, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
  2. Ghana's gold production increases 12% in 2022: Ghana's gold production increased by 12% in 2022, driven by new discoveries and increased production at existing mines, according to the Ghana Chamber of Mines.
  3. Ghana's fintech sector grows 30% in 2022: Ghana's fintech sector grew by 30% in 2022, driven by increasing adoption of mobile money and digital payments, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets.

Senegal

  1. Senegal's economy grows 6.5% in 2022: Senegal's economy grew by 6.5% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the services sector, according to the Senegalese Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (ISAE).
  2. Senegal's port expansion project to boost trade: Senegal's port expansion project, which is expected to be completed in 2025, will increase the country's trade capacity by 30% and create thousands of jobs, according to the Senegalese Ministry of Transport.
  3. Senegal's renewable energy sector grows 25% in 2022: Senegal's renewable energy sector grew by 25% in 2022, driven by increasing adoption of solar and wind power, according to a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

Other West African countries

  1. Côte d'Ivoire's economy grows 7.5% in 2022: Côte d'Ivoire's economy grew by 7.5% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the services sector, according to the Ivorian Institute of Statistics (INSA).
  2. Mali's economy grows 5.5% in 2022: Mali's economy grew by 5.5% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the agriculture sector, according to the Malian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT).
  3. Gambia's economy grows 4.5% in 2022: The Gambia's economy grew by 4.5% in 2022, driven by a strong performance in the services sector, according to the Gambian Bureau of Statistics (GBoS).

These are just a few examples of the many business news stories from West Africa. If you would like more information or specific news from a particular country, please let me know!